GB2119310A - Laminated body - Google Patents

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GB2119310A
GB2119310A GB08212514A GB8212514A GB2119310A GB 2119310 A GB2119310 A GB 2119310A GB 08212514 A GB08212514 A GB 08212514A GB 8212514 A GB8212514 A GB 8212514A GB 2119310 A GB2119310 A GB 2119310A
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glass
laminated body
polyester film
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Melville Sydney Bernstein
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Kohler Daryl Ltd
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Priority to EP82903465A priority patent/EP0107664A1/en
Priority to PCT/GB1982/000326 priority patent/WO1983003800A1/en
Priority to AU10143/83A priority patent/AU1014383A/en
Priority to JP57503530A priority patent/JPS59500660A/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B17/00—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres
    • B32B17/06—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material
    • B32B17/10—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B17/00—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres
    • B32B17/06—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material
    • B32B17/10—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin
    • B32B17/10005—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing
    • B32B17/10009—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing characterized by the number, the constitution or treatment of glass sheets
    • B32B17/10018—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing characterized by the number, the constitution or treatment of glass sheets comprising only one glass sheet
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B17/00—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres
    • B32B17/06—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material
    • B32B17/10—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin
    • B32B17/10005—Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific material of synthetic resin laminated safety glass or glazing
    • B32B17/10165—Functional features of the laminated safety glass or glazing
    • B32B17/10247—Laminated safety glass or glazing containing decorations or patterns for aesthetic reasons
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/36—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyesters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/10—Applying flat materials, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44F—SPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES
    • B44F1/00—Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects
    • B44F1/06—Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects produced by transmitted light, e.g. transparencies, imitations of glass paintings

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Abstract

A laminated body comprises a substrate, particularly a glass sheet, having at least one pre-printed polyester film bonded to a surface of said substrate. In a particular embodiment the utilisation of a pre-printed polyester film enables plain glass to be utilised instead of figured glass since the bonding of the pre-printed polyester film to the glass sheet ensures that the plain glass complies with safety glass requirements. The provision of printing on the polyester film enables various patterns or pictures to be applied to the glass sheet as well as masking any undesired marks which may occur when bonding the pre-printed polyester film to the glass sheet.

Description

SPECIFICATION Laminated body The present invention relates to a laminated body, and is particularly concerned with bonding of a polyester film to a glass sheet.
In the case of glass sheets used for shower screens and the like it is desired that such glass sheets should comply with official regulations and standards in relation to safety glass. A procedure which has been adopted in this regard is to bond a polyester film to one or both sides of the glass sheet.
Such arrangement provides that, should the glass sheet be accidentally broken, then jagged pieces of glass will not fall away from the glass sheet, since the bonded polyesterfilm holds the broken glass sheet in place.
In producing such safety glass, it is extremely difficult to arrange for bonding of a polyester film to a sheet of glass. One is concerned with bonding two impermeable surfaces together which can prove extremely difficult. A polyester film is utilised since same is a biaxially orientated film and thus enables the film to have pressure applied thereto in both the longitudinal direction of the film as well as the transverse direction. It is believed that other plastics material films are not biaxially orientated and such would not be suitable for bonding to a glass sheet.
Bonding is effected utilising a suitable pressuresensitive adhesive which is coated on one side of the polyester film. The adhesive may comprise an emulsion-or solvent-based acrylic resin whereby the solvent is removed by heat since the polyester film is insensitive to the temperature involved.
Many problems have been associated in bonding a polyester film to a glass sheet and various apparatus have been devised in an attempt to provide suitable bonding. When applying an adhesively coated polyester film to a glass sheet it is extremely difficult to avoid dust collecting or air bubbles forming between the polyester film and the glass sheet. The marking caused by such dust and air bubbles would show through if the glass sheet were plain. Accordingly, it has been found necessary to utilise figured or patterned glass sheets so that the pattern appearing thereon disguises the marking caused by the dust and/or air bubbles or the like. The generally non-uniform nature of the patterning effectively masks the undesired marks.
Such safety glass comprising a figured glass sheet having a polyester film bonded to the non-figured side of the glass sheet has proved to be very popular as well as being very safe. However, no procedure has heretofore been available enabling plain glass sheets to be machine applied. It is thus an embodi ment of the invention to provide a laminated body utilising plain glass sheets.
According to the present invention there is pro vided a laminated body comprising a substrate having at least one pre-printed polyester film bonded to a surface of said substrate.
Preferably, the printing appears on the side of the film which is bonded to the substrate.
If desired, a plurality of differently pre-printed polyester films are bonded to the surface of the substrate, in order to build up a picture or pattern.
Furthermore, the pre-printed polyester film can be applied to one or both side surfaces of the substrate.
Whilst the present invention has many applica tions whereby the pre-printed polyester film is bonded to a surface of a substrate, the surface in question depending upon the intended use, the following detailed description will be given in the case where such substrate is a glass sheet.
By utilising a pre-printed polyester film it is possible to utilise plain glass instead of figured glass, which will produce a considerably saving in costs, whilst at the same time ensuring that such plain glass complies with safety glass requirements.
It is, of course, still possible to utilise the preprinted polyester film with figured glass since the printing in such case could be by way of a particular coiour printing whereby a desired tinting of the glass could be achieved. Previously it has been necessary to subject the glass to a tinting process which has proved extremely costly. The embodiment referred to above, would make it possible to utilise normal white glass, the tinting thereby being produced by printing or dyeing or polyester film.
In addition to its use in shower screens, it is also envisaged that laminated or organically coated glass sheets in accordance with the invention could be utilised in homes, offices and public buildings. For example, if it is desired to replace a wooden door by a glass door then instead of the patterned glass used at the present time, which is not safety glass, one could use a plain glass sheet having a pre-printed polyester film bonded to a surface thereof. Thus, at the same time as rendering such plain glass "safe", it is also possible to make such glass attractive and ornamental. It would also be possible to utilise the device of the present invention in any situation where glass sheets are utilised.For example, in the entrance to a shop or an office where printing is normally applied to the glass surface, the arrangement of the present invention can be utilised with the polyester film containing the printing which was previously on the glass.
In practice, a roll of polyester film would have a desired pattern or marking printed thereon on one side of such film. A compatible pressure-sensitive adhesive would then be applied over the printing and the pre-printed film would then be bonded to a glass sheet. It will thus be seen that the printing would be sandwiched between the glass sheet and the polyester film and therefore would be unlikely to be marked by scratching or the like since the polyester film is extremely strong. Heretofore, printing on a glass surface has only been successful for a limited period of time due to the effect of marking of the printing taking place.
It can thus be seen that numerous opportunities arise for use of an organically coated glass sheet in accordance with the present invention, with the added bonus that the glass utilised becomes safety glass. It will be appreciated that the laminated body in accordance with the invention can be of any desired shape or thickness depending upon its intended use. Whilst it is applicable to both figured and plain glass, it is also possible to use with mirrored glass.
It will thus be seen that the laminated body of the present invention provides a means whereby glass sheets are made into safety glass whilst at the same time having printing sandwiched between the polyester film and the glass. The provision of the printing, particularly if it is irregular, effectively masks any marks which may appear between the polyester film and the glass sheet.
As previously mentioned, the laminated body of the present invention has many uses and one can bond the pre-printed polyester film to any desired surface, e.g. wood, plastics sheet, sheet metal or the like. In the case of sheet metal for example the poly-printed polyester film would be of ornamental use.
CLAIMS (Filed on 8/3/83) 1. A laminated body comprising a substrate having at least one pre-printed polyester film bonded to a surface of said substrate.
2. A laminated body as claimed in claim 1, in which the printing appears on the side of the film which is bonded to the substrate.
3. A laminated body as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which a plurality of differently pre-printed polyester films are bonded to the surface of the substrate in order to build up a picture or pattern.
4. A laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the pre-printed polyester film is applied to both side surfaces of the substrate.
5. A laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the substrate is a glass sheet.
6. A laminated body as claimed in claim 5, in which the glass sheet is a plain glass sheet.
7. A laminated body as claimed in claim 5, in which the glass sheet is a figured or patterned glass sheet.
8. A laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim, substantially as hereinbefore described.
9. A method of producing a laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim comprising printing a desired pattern or marking on one side of a roll of polyester film, applying a compatible pressuresensitive adhesive over the printing and thereafter bonding the pre-printed film to a glass sheet.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. and plain glass, it is also possible to use with mirrored glass. It will thus be seen that the laminated body of the present invention provides a means whereby glass sheets are made into safety glass whilst at the same time having printing sandwiched between the polyester film and the glass. The provision of the printing, particularly if it is irregular, effectively masks any marks which may appear between the polyester film and the glass sheet. As previously mentioned, the laminated body of the present invention has many uses and one can bond the pre-printed polyester film to any desired surface, e.g. wood, plastics sheet, sheet metal or the like. In the case of sheet metal for example the poly-printed polyester film would be of ornamental use. CLAIMS (Filed on 8/3/83)
1. A laminated body comprising a substrate having at least one pre-printed polyester film bonded to a surface of said substrate.
2. A laminated body as claimed in claim 1, in which the printing appears on the side of the film which is bonded to the substrate.
3. A laminated body as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which a plurality of differently pre-printed polyester films are bonded to the surface of the substrate in order to build up a picture or pattern.
4. A laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the pre-printed polyester film is applied to both side surfaces of the substrate.
5. A laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the substrate is a glass sheet.
6. A laminated body as claimed in claim 5, in which the glass sheet is a plain glass sheet.
7. A laminated body as claimed in claim 5, in which the glass sheet is a figured or patterned glass sheet.
8. A laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim, substantially as hereinbefore described.
9. A method of producing a laminated body as claimed in any preceding claim comprising printing a desired pattern or marking on one side of a roll of polyester film, applying a compatible pressuresensitive adhesive over the printing and thereafter bonding the pre-printed film to a glass sheet.
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GB08212514A GB2119310B (en) 1982-04-29 1982-04-29 Laminated body
EP82903465A EP0107664A1 (en) 1982-04-29 1982-11-15 Laminated body
PCT/GB1982/000326 WO1983003800A1 (en) 1982-04-29 1982-11-15 Laminated body
AU10143/83A AU1014383A (en) 1982-04-29 1982-11-15 Laminated body
JP57503530A JPS59500660A (en) 1982-04-29 1982-11-15 Laminated material

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WO1993022137A1 (en) * 1992-04-29 1993-11-11 Nicholas John Murray Laminates
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EP1316416A1 (en) * 2001-11-28 2003-06-04 Cristales Curvados S.A. Solar attenuation multilayered glass plate
GB2385022A (en) * 2002-02-08 2003-08-13 Albert Michael Keane Technique for laminating films to glass substrates

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